Ilia Topuria vacated the 145lb belt with the aim of challenging Makhachev at 155lb – but could the latter move up in weight ...

Ilia Topuria can’t wait to be face-to-face with Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Currently the featherweight champion ...

Islam Makhachev's head coach, Javier Mendez has revealed he has had to reel in the lightweight champion during sparring ...

Javier Mendez, head coach of reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, has revealed that his opinion of Paddy ...

Islam Makhachev should face next, Team Khabib’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, suggested Justin Gaethje as a possible opponent.

Makhachev’s longtime coach Javier Mendez disagrees with Nurmagomedov’s position. In a recent interview, Mendez made the case for Pimblett to get the next lightweight title shot after his performance ...

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ‘s next fight remains a mystery after he defeated Renato Moicano in his most recent title defense at UFC 311. Several big names, including Ilia Topuria and ...

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been widely backed to take on former featherweight titleholder, Ilia Topuria this summer, however, ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov addresses the ongoing lightweight title saga with Islam Makhachev, wants Ilia Topuria to earn a shot at ...

UFC champ Islam Makhachev has a simple reason for turning down a fight with Ilia Topuria, according to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Islam Makhachev and Paddy Pimblett are in enviable positions within the lightweight hierarchy, with Daniel Cormier offering up thoughts on what could be next for both combatants.

One of the most intriguing match-ups in MMA today is the potential clash between UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev and former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.